At about 1630 eastern time, a Cessna 172K made a forced landing in a field after losing engine power near Prestonsburg. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured, but the airplane was damaged. The pilots reported the engine began to run rough while in cruise flight and the oil pressure indication dropped to zero. Investigation revealed a 2-inch hole in top of the engine crankcase. The engine had accumulated about 2,400 hours of operation since its last overhaul, which was conducted in 1986. The oil had been changed two days prior to the accident as part of a 50-hour inspection.
November 23, Prestonsburg, Ky. / Cessna 172
At about 1630 eastern time, a Cessna 172K made a forced landing in a field after losing engine power near Prestonsburg. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured, but the airplane was damaged. The pilots reported the engine began to run rough while in cruise flight and the oil pressure indication dropped to zero. Investigation revealed a 2-inch hole in top of the engine crankcase. The engine had accumulated about 2,400 hours of operation since its last overhaul, which was conducted in 1986. The oil had been changed two days prior to the accident as part of a 50-hour inspection....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 172K made a forced landing near Prestonsburg due to a loss of engine power, with pilots reporting rough running and zero oil pressure.
- The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured, though the airplane sustained damage.
- Investigation revealed a 2-inch hole in the top of the engine crankcase, identified as the cause of the power loss.
- The engine had accumulated 2,400 hours of operation since its last overhaul in 1986.
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